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    The document provides examples of thesis statements and instructions for writing thesis statements based on given topics and supporting points. A thesis statement is one sentence that establishes the focus of an essay and appears at the end of the introduction and conclusion. The examples demonstrate how to formulate a thesis statement incorporating the main topic and three supporting points. The exercises provide topics with supporting points and ask the reader to write a thesis statement for each one.

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    Writing Thesis Statements A thesis statement is one sentence that 

    establishes the focus of your essay.

    In a paragraph writing for English class, your thesis should always appear at the end 
    of your introduction and it should be restated (worded in a new way) in your 
    conclusion.

    Example Activity Topic: You have won the lottery and can choose to travel anywhere
    in the world. Write about one place you would like to visit and explain why you’d like
    to travel there. 
    Supports: 1. I would travel to France because I love French food. 
    2. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and I would like to see it.
    3. I would like to practice my French and become more fluent. 

    Thesis Statement: If I won the lottery and could travel anywhere in the world, I would
    travel to France because I love French food, I want to see Paris, and I would like to 
    become more fluent in French.

    Exercise Directions: Create a thesis statement based on the following information. 

    Topic 1: Education is important to have. Supports: 1. It could enable one to get a 
    better paying job. 2. It makes a person a more interesting individual. 3. It makes a 
    person a more informed citizen. Thesis Statement: 

    ________ ___________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ___________________________________________________________________ 

    Topic 2: Bowling is a sport for everyone. Supports: 1. It is not limited to any age 
    group. 2. It can be played at any time. 3. It does not require any expensive equipment. 
    Thesis Statement: 
    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________ 

    Topic 3: Young children require a lot of care. Supports: 1. You must provide for their 
    physical needs. 2. You must provide for their emotional needs. 3. You must help them
    grow mentally.  Thesis Statement: 
    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ___________________________________________________________________

    Topic 4: Driving a car is an important responsibility. Supports: 1. 2. 3. Thesis 
    Statement: 
    ____________________________________________________________________ 
    _

    ____________________________________________________________________ 

    Topic 5: Your school has some extra money to spend. It could be spent on a computer
    lab, new sports equipment, a cafeteria, or something of your choice. Write about what 
    you would choose and why. (2007, 8) Supports: 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement: 

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________

    Topic 6: Some young people view celebrities — including professional athletes, 
    actors, and musicians — as role models. Do you think that celebrities are good role 
    models? Explain why or why not. (2007, EOC) Supports: 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement: 
    ____________________________________________________________________
    __
    ________________________________________________________________ _

    ____________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________ 

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